DOUBLE PLATING FOR FRACTURES IN GIANT ANTEATERS (

Authors :: Bruno Watanabe, Minto
Thaís Vendramini, Magalhães
Dayvid Vianêis, Farias de Lucena
Isabela Maciel, Soriano
Guilherme Henrique, Fernandes Barranco
Luís Gustavo, Gosuen Gonçalves Dias
Karin, Werther
Source :: Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. 52(1)
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: The fixation of fractures in wild animals has been a great challenge for veterinarians, because they will inevitably face a unique anatomical characteristic with scarce studies or reports published. Fracture fixation should promote adequate stability and early return to limb function, taking into account biomechanical characteristics of the bones, body weight, and natural habits of wildlife. Three bone fractures from two giant anteaters (

Subjects :: Male
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Bone
Eutheria
Accidents, Traffic
Animals
Animals, Wild
Bone Plates

ISSN :: 10427260
Volume :: 52
Issue :: 1
Database :: OpenAIRE
Journal :: Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Accession number :: edsair.pmid..........4cd5137340decd8f90cf6297880b47e4

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